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Singapore Airlines' regional arm SilkAir is upgrading its ageing Airbus A319 and A320 fleet with Boeing's new 737 MAX 8 jets.
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A signature feature of these next-gen Boeing 737s are the 'split scimitar' wingtips, which reduce drag and boost fuel efficiency.
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SilkAir's Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets have 12 business class seats up front, and 144 seats in the economy cabin.
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The all-new business class seats are far more spacious than their siblings on the Airbus A319 and A320.
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In addition to a generous 49" pitch (up from 39" on the Airbus fleet), the recline increases from 8" to a nap-friendly 12".
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Each seat boasts a spacious side pocket for easy access to personal items as well as AC and USB power sockets.
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Business class flyers can also enjoy freshly-brewed gourmet Illy coffee above the clouds.
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SilkAir's inflight meals for business class flights over three hours cover eastern and western options, such as this Singaporean nonya laksa...
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... chicken masala served with vegetables and spiced rice...
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... and a simpler 'chicken caesar sandwich' served with caesar salad.
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There are no video screens in either business class or economy: movies, TV shows and music from the SilkAir Studio system are beamed over WiFi to tablets and smartphones.
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The 144 slimline economy class seats in the Boeing 737 MAX 8 are ranked in a familiar 3-3 layout...
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... with SilkAir opting for both aqua and light grey seat colours to break up the cabin.
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Each seat sports a seat-back holder for tablets and smartphones plus a handy USB power socket.
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Of course, you can always plonk your tablet onto the tray table too.
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SilkAir will have three Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets in the air by the end of 2017, and a staggering 34 more still to come.
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SilkAir will have three Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets in the air by the end of 2017, and a staggering 34 more still to come.
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